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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter VI (503-514).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Socrates claim a person in control is able to act?
(a) Confidently.
(b) Justly.
(c) Recklessly.
(d) Falsely.

2. Socrates explains that to escape injustice, one must ______ injustice.
(a) Define.
(b) Practice.
(c) Prevent.
(d) Ignore.

3. How does Socrates think one with destructive power feels?
(a) Powerful.
(b) Unhappy.
(c) Happy.
(d) Lonely.

4. Socrates believes a person is ______ if they fail to perform good in their work.
(a) Wretched.
(b) Fired.
(c) Afraid.
(d) Indifferent.

5. What attitude does Socrates see defines a person with self-control?
(a) Good humor.
(b) Generosity.
(c) Bravery.
(d) Self-centeredness.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates see justice in opposition to?

2. Why does Socrates try to test Callicles?

3. In Chapter VI, with what is Socrates primarily concerned with the health of?

4. Socrates believes self-rule is more important than ruling others. Why?

5. What does Callicles believe is the true order between men?

(see the answer key)

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